Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local obituaries for our Badger Funeral Home & Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with funeral services throughout North Carolina, including West Jefferson, Jefferson and adjoining counties.
Ann Royal Woodie
Jun 8, 2013
Mrs. Ann Royal Woodie age 84, of West Jefferson, died on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC. Mrs. Woodie was born on September 22, 1928 in Wilkes County, NC to Franklin and Cloie Jenkins Royal. Mrs. Woodie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Lindon Woodie, son, Roger Dale Johnson,...
Corey Anne Considine
Jun 6, 2013
Family and close friends of Corey Anne Considine will celebrate her life and grieve her death at a private service at the Considine home in Glendale Springs on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Corey died on Thursday June 6, 2013, in a vehicle accident in Calistoga, CA. She experienced a beautiful California sunset just before the fatal accident. Corey had a...
Mrs. Bobbie Blevins Hart
Jun 5, 2013
Mrs. Bobbie Wylene Blevins Hart age 77, of Lansing, NC died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Hart was born December 27, 1935 in Lansing, NC to Edwin and Ocie Blevins. Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her husband, E. J. Hart and three brothers, Herbert Blevins, Hobert Blevins, Bill Blevins,...
Thomas "Tom" Richard Zachary
Jun 5, 2013
Mr. Thomas Richard Zachary, better known as Tom, age 78, of Mouth of Wilson, VA died on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Zachary was born on June 20, 1934 in Hemphill, WV to John W. and Essie Dancy Zachary. Mr. Zachary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Zachary. Mr. Zachary served in...
Alma A. Miller
Jun 4, 2013
Mrs. Alma A. Miller, age 73, of Lansing, NC died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, NC. Mrs. Miller was born on April 30, 1940 in Ashe County, NC to Leo and Marie Perry Ham. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Thelma Ham and Helen Miller, and a brother,...
Darrell Osborne
May 31, 2013
Mr. James Darrell Osborne age 70, of Lansing, died on Friday, May 31, 2013 at his Residence. Mr. Osborne was born on January 17, 1943 in Ashe County, NC to Gaither Winfield and Ressie Hall Osborne. Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Garland "Bud" Osborne and sister, Iris Allen. Mr. Osborne served his country as a...

Mr. John Wayne Darnell
May 31, 2013
Mr. John Wayne Darnell age 73, of Jefferson, NC died on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Darnell was born on November 28, 1939 in Ashe County, NC to Clifford and Beulah Testerman Darnell. Mr. Darnell was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Maxine Scarf, Bobbie Pierce, Bernice...

Miss Karen Lena Reeves
May 29, 2013
Karen Lena Reeves age 64 formally of Ashe County died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilkesboro. Miss Reeves was born in Culver City, CA to the late George and Gertrude Andrews Reeves. Graveside services will he held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at Cranberry Cemetery in Laurel Springs with Rev....
Mr. Wayne Richardson
May 25, 2013
Mr. Wayne Richardson age 83, of Lansing, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Richardson was born on June 9, 1929 in Ashe County, NC to Wilda and Bertie Miller Richardson. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, Wells Richardson, Smith Richardson, Elmer Richardson, Carl Richardson, Charlie Richardson, Roy Miller, Earl...
Lillie Lee Brown Pennington
May 25, 2013
Lillie Lee Brown Pennington age 76, of Jefferson, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Mrs. Pennington was born on December 7, 1936 in Alleghany County, NC to Alex S. and Jenny Wiles Brown. Mrs. Pennington was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack W. Pennington, two sons, Dwight David Pennington and...
Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown
May 19, 2013
Mrs. Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown age 89, of Crumpler, NC died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born on September 28, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to the late William A. and Sallie Dixon Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgle Brown, two brothers, and two half...
Rev. Curtis William Wolfe
May 18, 2013
Rev. Curtis W. Wolfe was born November 9, 1928 in Elbert, WV, the son of the late Glen M and Daisy Callaham Wolfe. He was called to his "Eternal Rest" May 18, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. He joined Cox's Grove Baptist Church in 1947, where he remained a faithful, loyal and dedicated member until his health...
Mr. Wade Allen South
May 15, 2013
Mr. Wade Allen South age 72, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Mr. South was born March 3, 1941 in Ashe County to David Andrew and Suzie Severt South. Mr. South was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Goldy South, brothers, Earl and Robert South and three grandchildren. Mr. South worked...
Mr. Thomas Lee Hughes
May 13, 2013
Mr. Thomas Lee Hughes age 65, of West Jefferson, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Hughes was born May 1, 1948 in Ashe County to William Lee and Lola Skaggs Hughes. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents. He loved to golf and enjoyed walking near his home. He was a member of First...
Cynthia Ham Miller
May 13, 2013
Mrs. Cynthia Joyce Ham Miller age 62, of West Jefferson, NC died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born November 2, 1950 in Kennett Square, PA to Quincy Earl and Mary DeRone Ham. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Jennifer Marie Miller and one brother and one sister. She loved to...
Mr. Mack Haga
May 12, 2013
Mr. Mack Haga age 82, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home. Mr. Haga was born September 11, 1930 in Grayson County, VA to James Virgil and Clyde Gambill Haga. Mr. Haga was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harry, Kyle, Dean, Carl, Earl and Buddy Haga, sisters, Nina Gullion, Margaret Etta Haga and Eleanor...
George Truett Eller Sr
May 11, 2013
George Truett Eller, Sr., 88, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in his home in Lansing, North Carolina. He was born and grew up in Ashe County and served in the South Pacific during World War II as a Naval medic and was a member of the local American Legion for over 60 years. After his naval service he returned...
Mr. Delmer Reece Rash
May 11, 2013
Mr. Delmer Reece Rash age 94, of West Jefferson, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Rash was born on January 24, 1919 in Ashe County, NC to James Osborne and Blanche Lewis Rash. Mr. Rash was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Edna Viola Rash, brother, Estel Rash, sister, Grace Rash. Mr. Rash was...
Mrs. Louise Hazel Rash
May 5, 2013
Mrs. Louise Hazel Rash age 81, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Rash was born on January 31, 1932 in Ashe County to Wiley Lillard and Loula Brewer Rash. Mrs. Rash was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Betty & Linda Rash, three brothers, Clayburn, Stewart and Thomas Ralph Rash and...
Mrs. Pauline J. Miller
May 5, 2013
Mrs. Pauline J. Miller age 86, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born January 21, 1927 in Ashe County to Marvin and Effie Miller Johnson. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Earl Miller, 2 daughters, Janice & Janie Miller and brother, Robert Johnson. Mrs. Miller...